Oh that's clever. Very clever. I mean, thank you for opening my eyes - obviously those quotes relate absolutely to this situation and I can't thank you enough for educating me.
You know, at first, I thought you were just idealistic. Now, I get the impression that you're actually telling me that it's wrong to hate Saddam Hussein, in which case, I think you're sick. And no better than him.
And I really don't wish to continue this discussion with someone I have no respect for.
Now, I get the impression that you're actually telling me that it's wrong to hate Saddam Hussein, in which case, I think you're sick. And no better than him.
That has to be the most bizarre statement I've ever seen anywhere. Saying hate is wrong is sick?
It is wrong to hate anyone. It is not just wrong but stupid, weak and cowardly. It is a failure of humanity, an abrogation of responsibilities, an insult to those who have suffered as a result of hate. I am not the one who is sick.
Hatred is a disease. It will corrupt every part of your life. Your hatred for Saddam is his victory over you. I will allow him no such victory over me. You may be willing to surrender your life to a worthless tyrant, but I have better uses for mine. By granting him such power, you dishonour the dead. His victims deserve respect, even if I do not.
I wish you better sense in the future. Enjoy the vicarious thrill of his death. There will come a time when you are disgusted with yourself for desiring it. You might as well get all the pleasure you can from it now. Enjoy the next bomb in London or New York too. Those are also the result of hatred like yours.
I think that last bit has put this beyond the "Play Nice" rule.
I understand you want to defend your view, but the comparison you're making is unfair. If it weren't for a matter of minutes, I would have had a much more personal experience on the 7th of July, and idle comments like that are more hurtful and hateful when you put them into that context.
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Date: 2005-11-30 10:01 pm (UTC)You know, at first, I thought you were just idealistic.
Now, I get the impression that you're actually telling me that it's wrong to hate Saddam Hussein, in which case, I think you're sick. And no better than him.
And I really don't wish to continue this discussion with someone I have no respect for.
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Date: 2005-11-30 10:19 pm (UTC)That has to be the most bizarre statement I've ever seen anywhere. Saying hate is wrong is sick?
It is wrong to hate anyone. It is not just wrong but stupid, weak and cowardly. It is a failure of humanity, an abrogation of responsibilities, an insult to those who have suffered as a result of hate. I am not the one who is sick.
Hatred is a disease. It will corrupt every part of your life. Your hatred for Saddam is his victory over you. I will allow him no such victory over me. You may be willing to surrender your life to a worthless tyrant, but I have better uses for mine. By granting him such power, you dishonour the dead. His victims deserve respect, even if I do not.
I wish you better sense in the future. Enjoy the vicarious thrill of his death. There will come a time when you are disgusted with yourself for desiring it. You might as well get all the pleasure you can from it now. Enjoy the next bomb in London or New York too. Those are also the result of hatred like yours.
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Date: 2005-12-01 09:08 am (UTC)That is a hideous and despicable thing to say and completely out of line. You owe me an apology.
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Date: 2005-12-01 01:38 pm (UTC)I understand you want to defend your view, but the comparison you're making is unfair. If it weren't for a matter of minutes, I would have had a much more personal experience on the 7th of July, and idle comments like that are more hurtful and hateful when you put them into that context.